Velenovsky Dam
Velenovsky Dam is an earth dam located in Hanover County, Virginia, built in 1988. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Velenovsky Dam
The primary purpose of Velenovsky Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Pond At Millfield Pond Maintenance Association (private).
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 122 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years old.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Hanover |
| Coordinates | 37.79660, -77.71140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The Pond at Millfield Pond Maintenance Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA085101 |
| Federal ID | VA085101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |